ICHS Friday Update

Good afternoon,

We have quite a lot of information for you this week so we would appreciate if you would take some time, when convenient, to read through the information below. 

Firstly, Mrs Young would like to provide you with her weekly video update which you can find here: Suzie's Snippets (opens new window). This will cover some of the key information in the documents detailed below. 

Return to School for Senior Practical Work 

We are delighted to begin to welcome back some more pupils to the school from next week with the return of key practical activities. We have created a presentation that will detail how this may affect your and your young person, you can find that here: Senior Pupils: Essential Practical Work (opens new window)

S2 Parents Evening 

Many thanks to staff and families for their patience and use of the new online system. It worked really well, but as with all technology it isn't always perfect for everyone. So, if you missed an appointment due to a technical issue or ran out of time, could you please complete this form: Parental/Carer Support (opens new window) and we will get the information back to you as quickly as possible. If you have completed it already, there is no need to complete it again. 

School Transport 

In light of updated Scottish Government advice, the Council has reviewed school transport to ensure full compliance with the phased return of pupils to school from Monday 22 February 2021.

The school transport amendments can be found here: Transport Arrangements (opens new window)

DYW Event 

This Developing the Young Workforce West Lothian event aimed at S3 and above interested in a university pathway and their parents/carers will go ahead on Wednesday 24th February from 18.30 - 19.30. Edinburgh, Stirling and Napier Universities will all speak at the event and it's open to all schools. Webex link to attend the event can be found here: Developing the workforce: Event info (opens new window)

SQA Update 

Please see the attached SQA Update detailing further information about the alternative certification model for senior phase pupils: SQA Update 19-02-21 (opens new window)

We hope you have a good weekend